ADCP Conducts In-Depth Investigation Following FIR Against Sunny Deol's Film 'Jaat'

Synopsis

The film 'Jaat' featuring Sunny Deol has ignited controversy, resulting in an FIR filed due to alleged offensive content. Authorities are investigating the claims made by a member of the Christian community regarding the film's portrayal of religious sentiments, and protests have erupted demanding action.

Key Takeaways

The FIR involves several key figures from the film.
Complaints center around scenes that allegedly offend religious sentiments.
The investigation is being led by the ADCP.
Protests have occurred demanding accountability.
A sequel to the film has been announced amidst legal scrutiny.

Jalandhar, April 18 (NationPress) The newly premiered Bollywood movie “Jaat,” featuring Sunny Deol, has ignited controversy, resulting in an FIR being lodged at the Sadar Police Station in Jalandhar.

The FIR reportedly lists the names of Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, director Gopichand Malineni, and producer Naveen Malineni. The complaint claims that the film’s representation of certain scenes has offended religious feelings, eliciting a robust reaction from authorities. The case has been documented at Jalandhar's Sadar Police Station for allegedly hurting religious sentiments regarding a scene featuring Lord Jesus Christ.

In a statement, Sukhwinder Singh, ADCP Headquarters, revealed the particulars of the case. He noted that the complaint was lodged by Golgotha Gold, a member of the Christian community from Pholriwal village in Jalandhar. The complainant expressed concerns about specific scenes in the film, which he claimed had offended the religious sentiments of the Christian community. Following the investigation, an FIR was filed against five individuals associated with the movie.

Sukhwinder Singh assured that a comprehensive investigation is ongoing, and the police will ascertain whether any actors or filmmakers were directly involved in depicting the contentious scenes that led to the alleged offense. The case has been registered under Section 299 BNS, which pertains to offenses related to offending religious sentiments.

The controversy escalated when members of the Christian community held a protest outside the Police Commissioner’s office, demanding action against the film. The protesters voiced that a scene in “Jaat,” which reportedly mimicked the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ, was disrespectful and offensive. They presented a petition to the authorities, urging immediate action, and issued a two-day ultimatum for resolution.

A controversial scene in the film shows Randeep Hooda’s character positioned beneath a crucifix inside a church, directly above the sacred pulpit, while people are engaged in prayer.

In light of the legal scrutiny surrounding the film, just one week after the release of “Jaat,” Sunny Deol has announced a sequel titled “Jaat 2.” On April 17, the actor shared the poster for the upcoming film on Instagram. Directed once more by Gopichand Malineni, the sequel will see Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Y, and TG Vishwa Prasad return as producers. While the complete cast for “Jaat 2” has yet to be disclosed, Sunny Deol is confirmed to reprise his role.